Mountaineering And Alpine Climbing Clinics

Skyward Mountaineering has developed several mountaineering and alpine climbing clinics that stand out for their unique approach to alpinism. A true commitment to alpinism is engrained in the foundation of our guide service and these clinics are tailored to help climbers learn the nuances of mountaineering and apply those skills to future climbs. You won’t find a cookie-cutter curriculum on these clinics, only practical application of technical systems and customized itineraries to build your confidence and independence as an climber.

An alpine climber wearing a blue backpack and green helmet is climbing a steep snow slope adjacent to crevasses with rugged peaks in the background and crevassed glacier below.

Fundamentals of winter alpine climbing

A silhouetted climber is ascending fixed ropes on a steep snow and icy headwall above a large glacier.

Intro To Mountaineering

Skyward Mountaineering offers guided mountaineering clinics in Colorado and the Pacific Northwest. Our access to these classic mountaineering and alpine climbing venues combined with our decades of experience recreating and guiding in the mountains provide the backbone for all of our clinics. Skyward’s mountaineering clinics are customized to provide climbers with the unique skillset necessary to climb efficiently and safely in diverse conditions in the alpine.

  • Skyward Mountaineering is an AMGA Accredited Business, that means we’ve gone through rigorous third party auditing to ensure the highest quality risk management, customer service, ethical business practices, and professionally trained guides.

  • Our guides are expert climbers and skiers with extensive training and personal experience on challenging ascents and descents around the world.

  • We are a small guide service offering customized programs based on decades of guiding and instructional experience.

  • Unparalleled logistics support from start to finish. Our office staff are climbers, skiers and mountain guides so when you call or email us we’ll give you honest and helpful information to increase the success and enjoyment of your trip.